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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,833.87, 633,190.40 and 254,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,833.87, 633,190.40 and 254,903.86 is: 351,767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,833.87 : 633,190.40 = 254,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,833.87/633,190.40 = 254,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,833.87x = 633,190.40 × 254,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,833.87x = 161,402,679,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,402,679,513.60/458,833.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,767.15

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